Sanitarian I - Environmental Health Officer (Grant Funded)

Sanitarian I - Environmental Health Officer (Grant Funded)

Salary

$24.48 Hourly

Location

2805 E COMMERCE SAN ANTONIO,TX 78203, TX

Job Type

4A Full-Time

Job Number

2026-01181

Department

SA Metro Health District

Opening Date

07/27/2026

Closing Date

8/10/2026 11:59 PM Central

Grant Funded

Yes

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

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Job Summary

Under general supervision, is responsible for performing professional technical environmental health inspection work in the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District. Enforces local, state, and federal health ordinances, statutes, and regulations. Exercises no supervision.

This position is a "grant funded" position, therefore unclassified and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

The San Antonio Metro Health District (SAMHD) provides public health services to clients, which may include risk for exposure to and possible transmission of vaccine-preventable diseases. Staff in high-risk positions will be required to obtain relevant immunizations, per SAMHD Policy DM 13.2. Review and consideration will be given to requests for exemption from this policy.

SAMHD is committed to advancing health equity throughout the community and to creating a work environment in which all staff feel valued, respected, and accepted. Per SAMHD Policy DM 15.1, all staff are expected to apply a health equity lens to programs, services, and decision making that directly impact the communities we serve.

Work Location

Claude Black Center - 2805 E. Commerce, San Antonio, Texas 78203

Work Hours

7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday; occasional nights, weekends, and holidays

Essential Job Functions

Essential functions vary according to division assignment within the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District

• Inspects various establishments or locations (e.g. food and drink establishments, sewage and water systems, aquatic facilities, school buildings, etc.) for compliance with local, state, and federal health ordinances, statutes, and regulations, which involves carrying supplies weighing up to fifteen (15) pounds, such as a laptop, printer, pool kit, or ice chest.
• Collects samples such as food, dairy, water, wastewater, soil, and/or air to transport to one of the local laboratories for analysis.
• Performs certificate of occupancy inspections.
• Prepares written reports on inspection findings, outlines any health code violations, and recommends corrective measures to be taken.
• Performs enforcement actions such as issuing warnings, citations, and notices of violations.
• Communicates environmental health information with the public.
• Tracks and performs quality control audits and routine maintenance on inspection equipment.
• Assists with environmental health surveys.
• May investigates food poisoning outbreaks at the direction of supervisory personnel.
• May performs tasks concerned with rodent, fly, and mosquito control projects.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university that includes at least thirty (30) semester hours in basic or applied science.
• No substitution for education allowed.
• Valid Class "C" Texas Drivers License.
• Must obtain registration as a Sanitarian-in-Training or Sanitarian in Texas within six (6) months of employment.
• If assigned to Vector Control, must obtain a State Department of Agriculture Certification as a Certified Pest Control Application-non-commercial within six (6) months of employment.

Applicant Information

• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Knowledge of educational policies, disease control, and other health-related technical information.
• Knowledge of related health principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of biology and chemistry fundamentals.
• Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Ability to apply technical knowledge and follow proper enforcement of City ordinances.
• Ability to identify and respond to public and City Council issues and concerns.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to perform all the essential functions of the position, with or without accommodations.
• Ability to work inside and outside with occasional exposure to temperature variations, damp/wet surfaces, hazardous materials, dust, bodily fluids, infectious diseases, unfavorable fumes, vapors, and odors.

Benefits Information

The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:

http://www.sanantonio.gov/hr/employee_information/benefits/index.asp

Note:

• Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
• Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.

Additional Information

The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.

If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is 210-207-8705 and our fax number is 210-207-2285.

01

Are you a current regular full time or part time CoSA employee?

• Yes - I am a Full Time City Employee.
• Yes - I am a Part Time City Employee.
• No - I am not a Full Time or Part Time City Employee.

02

Are you a veteran or active member of the armed forces?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you a San Antonio Ready to Work Program (SARTW) or Train for Jobs San Antonio Program (TfJSA) participant?

• Yes - SA Ready to Work Program
• Yes - Train for Jobs SA Program
• Yes - Both Programs
• No

04

What best describes your highest level of education at the end of the current semester?

• Some High School
• High School Diploma or GED recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency
• 30+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 60+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Associates Degree from an accredited college or university
• 90+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 120+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university
• Masters Degree from an accredited college or university
• PhD, JD, or other Post Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university
• None of the above

05

Do you have a Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university with at least 30 completed semester hours in a basic or applied science?

• Yes
• No

06

Select the following registration you currently have with in Texas:

• Sanitarian in Training
• Sanitarian
• Certified Pest Control Application Non-Commercial
• None of the above

07

I understand I must obtain registration as a Sanitarian-in-Training or Sanitarian in Texas within six (6) months of employment if I do not currently possess.

• Agree

08

I understand for Vector Control, I must obtain a State Department of Agriculture Certification as a Certified Pest Control Application-non-commercial within six (6) months of employment if I do not currently possess.

• Agree

09

Do you have a valid Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

10

Are you a current or former Metro Health intern/practicum student?

• Yes, I am a current intern/practicum student
• Yes, i am a former intern/practicum student
• No, I have not been an intern/practicum student at Metro Health

11

If you are a former intern/practicum student, please select the timeframe in which you completed your internship/practicum at Metro Health:

• Within the last 6 months
• Within the last 7-12 months
• Within the last 13-24 months
• More than 24 months
• None of the above

12

How many years of experience do you have working as a Sanitarian?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years
• 11 years
• 12 years
• 13 years
• 14 years
• 15 years+

13

Please describe any experience you have as a Sanitarian. If you do not have experience, answer n/a.

14

Select any of the following items you have at least 1 year of experience with:

• Inspecting food and drink establishments
• Inspecting facilities
• Noise abatement
• Inspecting water sites
• Presentations to groups
• Inspecting schools
• Performing rodent, fly, and mosquito control projects
• Preparing written reports
• Investigating food poisoning outbreaks
• Performing certificate of occupancy inspections
• None of the above

15

Describe and give examples of how you provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.

16

I understand that this position is considered to be a primary driving position and I will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing as defined in AD 4.3, Alcohol and Controlled Substance Testing and AD 4.8, Driver Safety Program. I further understand that the City of San Antonio has a zero-tolerance policy for which termination of employment will result for positive drug or alcohol test results.

• I agree

17

I acknowledge this position is Grant Funded. (Positions that are "grant funded" are unclassified and have no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission and are likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.)

• I acknowledge

18

I understand that the San Antonio Metro Health District provides public health services to clients, which may include risk for exposure to and possible transmission of vaccine-preventable diseases. Staff in high-risk positions will be required to obtain relevant immunizations, per SAMHD Policy DM13.2. Review and consideration will be given to requests for exemption from this policy.

• Agree
• Disagree

19

I understand that the San Antonio Metro Health District is committed to advancing health equity throughout the community and to creating a work environment in which all staff feel valued, respected, and accepted. Per SAMHD Policy DM15.1, all staff are expected to apply a health equity lens to programs, services, and decision making that directly impact the communities we serve.

• Agree
• Disagree

20

I understand that if I have a need for a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment and interview process, I can contact the Human Resources Department at AskHR@sanantonio.gov or 210-207-8705. I further understand that if an accommodation is necessary to perform the position for which I have applied, I can contact HR after an offer has been extended.

• I acknowledge.

Required Question

Employer City of San Antonio

Address Human Resources Department

San Antonio, Texas, 78205

Phone 210-207-8705

Website http://www.sanantonio.gov/HR/CareerCenter.aspx